Kodak M530 vs Panasonic LX7

Following is a complete review of the Kodak M530 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very similar but the M530 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.

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The M530 was announced 3 years before the LX7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M530 matches up against the LX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M530 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M530 against the LX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and LX7.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M530 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Kodak M530 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.